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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,329.22, 1,374,964.68 and 566,671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,329.22, 1,374,964.68 and 566,671.20 is: 782,023.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,329.22 : 1,374,964.68 = 566,671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,329.22/1,374,964.68 = 566,671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,329.22x = 1,374,964.68 × 566,671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,329.22x = 779,152,885,173.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,152,885,173.22/996,329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,023.52

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